2023年江苏大学英语考试模拟卷（7）本卷共分为1大题50小题，作答时间为180分钟，总分100分，60分及格。一、单项选择题（共50题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，只有一个最符合题意） 1.The reason why 1994 was exceptional is that _.Ait saw an unusually large number of tourists to the USBit witnessed a drop in the number of tourists to the USCtourism was hardly affected by the weakening of the US dollar that yearDTourists came to the US for sightseeing rather than for bargains that year 2.Why does the author assert that all things American are fascinating to foreignersABecause they have gained much publicity through the American mediaBBecause they represent the worlds latest fashionsCBecause they embody the most sophisticated technologyDBecause they are available at all tourist destinations 3.By saying nobody undersells America (Underlined), the author means that _.Ano other country underestimates the competitiveness of American productsBnobody expects the Americans to cut the prices of their commoditiesCnobody restrains the selling of American goodsDno other country sells at a lower price than America 4.From the passage we can conclude that the US has come to realize _.Athe weakening of the US dollar can result in trade deficitsBthe lower the retail prices, the greater in profitsCtourism can make great contributions to its economyDvisitors to the US are wealthier than US tourists abroad 5.When was the Butler Square building originally builtAIn the eighteenth century.BIn the early nineteenth century.CIn the late nineteenth century.DIn the early twentieth century. 6.According to the passage, Benjamin Thompson was the designer for a project in _.ASan FranciscoBBostonCMinneapolisDSan Antonio 7.What is the authors opinion of the San Antonio projectAIt is clearly the best of the projects discussed.BIt is a good project that could be copied in other cities.CThe extensive use of bulldozers made the project unnecessarily costly.DThe work done on the river was more important than the work done on the buildings. 8.What is the space at Quincy Market now used forABostons new city hall.BSports and recreational facilities.CCommercial and industrial warehouses.DRestaurant, offices, and stores. 9.What is the main idea of the passageADuring the 1970s, old buildings in many cities were recycled for modern use.BRecent interest in ecology issues has led to the cleaning up of many rivers.CThe San Antonio example shows that bulldozers ate not the way to fight urban decay.DStrong government support has made adaptive rehabilitation a reality in Boston. 10.With the economy of the country growing strong, the _ mood is one of optimism.ApresidingBcirculatingCfloatingDprevailing 11.Based on the _ that every business is now free to formulate its own strategy in light of the changing market, I would predict a market improvement in the efficiency of Chinas economy.AguidanceBinstructionCpremiseDeminence 12.After failing his driving test four times, he finally _ trying to pass.Agave upBgave awayCgave offDgave in 13.The accused was _ to have been the leader of the plot to overthrow the government.AreconciledBblendedCallegedDreferred 14.We are still _ things here, but I cant guarantee the situation will stay that way.Ain memory ofBin search ofCin control ofDin need of 15.The way other people behave towards us influences how we _ ourselves.Aconceive ofBconsist ofCconfront withDconform to 16.There is no known cure for SARS, but doctors are developing ways to help sufferers _ it.AretardBeliminateCdispenseDhandle 17.She knew who wrote the letter, so without opening it she tore it into pieces _.Ain excitementBin disappointmentCin disgustDin expectation 18.Now a paper argues that organic chemicals in the rock come mostly from _ on earth rather than bacteria on Mars.AconfigurationBconstitutionCcondemnationDcontamination 19.She _ the letter, put it in the envelope and handed it to her father.AfoldedBwrappedCrolledDslided 20.The secretary _ the foreign minister _ an interview he was to give that afternoon.Areminded . ofBreassurad.aboutCconsulted.aboutDquestioned.to 21.These technological advances in communication have _ the way people do business.ArevoltedBrepresentedCadoptedDtransformed 22.Bill is rich. His house is full of _ such as expensive high-tech video systems and all the latest computer equipment.AluxuriesBfestivities